New UK Prime Minister Takes Office
Britain's outgoing prime minister, Keir Starmer, and his wife, Victoria, left No 10 Downing Street on Monday, making way for the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, who posed on the steps with his wife, Marie-France van Heel. The transition marks a significant shift in UK leadership.
Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin
In Hayward, Wisconsin, the final springboard chop event was contested during the Lumberjack World Championships. Competitors showcased their skills in this traditional lumberjack competition.
Greenland Glacier Research Expedition
A team of researchers from the Cryosphere Ecology Group at Charles University in Prague is spending six weeks camped in front of a glacier in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to analyse the cycle of carbon and organic content emerging in its meltwater. The Greenland ice sheet has been melting at an accelerated rate in recent decades, according to scientists.
2026 World Cup Final
In New Jersey, Spain’s Ferran Torres embraced teammate Lamine Yamal after scoring what would become the winning goal of the 2026 World Cup. In Sydney, football fans watched Argentina’s Lionel Messi in a fan park after Spain defeated Argentina in the final.
Protests and Conflict
In New Delhi, supporters of the Cockroach Janta party pushed against a barricade while attempting to march to India’s parliament, demanding the resignation of the education minister. In Ahmedabad, Indian police detained a protester expressing solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike and calling for the education minister's resignation. In Deir Jarir, West Bank, Palestinian women attended the funeral of Awda Farakhneh, 53, and Ahmad Abu Mokho, 26. Health authorities said they were killed by Israeli army fire after a settler attack.
Environmental and Cultural Events
In Rome, a child cycled past the 1km-long Corviale housing block, where a €58 million (£49 million) EU-backed regeneration project aims to combine climate adaptation with social inclusion for about 4,500 residents. In Calarasi, Romania, cattle sat on the banks of the Danube River after water levels fell to the lowest in three decades. In Toronto, young people took part in the annual Junior Caribbean Carnival. In Jakarta, artworks were on display at the Jakarta Provoke! 2026 cultural event in Menteng Park.
Other Notable Images
In Erbil, Iraq, a jumping spider, known for its large eyes and exceptional vision, was photographed. In Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, emergency services attended a five-storey apartment block hit by a Russian missile during a five-hour assault on various cities. In Xilingol League, China, a grassland volcano in one of Inner Mongolia’s national geoparks was featured. In Gaza City, Palestinians inspected a destroyed vehicle after the Israeli army fired at it while in transit. In Bogota, Colombia, navy cadets prepared for a military parade commemorating Colombia’s Independence Day.
